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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.54, 677.38 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.54, 677.38 and 220.56 is: 330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.54 : 677.38 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.54/677.38 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.54x = 677.38 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.54x = 149,402.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,402.93/451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.87

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